Land-based salmon are in their DNA 6 May 2021 Benchmark Genetics is one of the main suppliers of salmon ova for land-based production facilities – both RAS and flow-through – around the world. This has given them a unique insight into how the sector is developing, a…
Can aquaculture save a species from extinction? 4 May 2021 Several aquaculture initiatives aim to reverse the decline of the Totoaba, a fish species that is only found in Mexican waters and has nearly been fished to extinction.
Realising the unmet potential of farming tilapia in saltwater 23 Apr 2021 Producing tilapia in marine environments offers a number of advantages over traditional freshwater farming of these fish – saltwater is more readily available in most countries, escaped fish are less likely to become inv…
Breeding oysters that are resistant to herpesvirus 22 Apr 2021 Breeding oysters that are resistant to one of the costliest diseases affecting the oyster farming sector is one step closer, thanks to the work of scientists from Nofima.
Where do shellfish fit in to the future food framework? 9 May 2021 Shellfish farming could form a core component of global food security in the coming decades, but lack of farming expertise and rising consumer costs may keep the sector from reaching its potential.
GenoMar to produce 50 million tilapia fingerlings in Vietnam 6 May 2021 Tilapia farmers in Vietnam will soon have access to a new source of fingerlings, following the opening of a GenoMar Genetics subsidiary in the Southeast Asian country.
Singapore to fund eight urban aquaculture projects 27 Apr 2021 Eight urban aquaculture projects are among the 12 projects chosen to receive a share of $23 million in funding from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
A big boost for small-scale trout farmers 23 Apr 2021 Trout farmers are being offered an "affordable one-stop genetic broodstock health check", following the launch of a new service from Xelect.
Barramundi breeders aim to strike gold 23 Apr 2021 Plans to create a pure breeding line of the rare and highly prized gold barramundi have been revealed by scientists at James Cook University (JCU).
Size matters for salmon 5 May 2019 New research reveals that farmed male salmon are less attractive to females than their wild cousins, due to the fact tha…
Portugal seeks to establish sardine aquaculture sector 3 May 2019 The Portuguese government has backed plans to establish a sardine aquaculture industry, following the collapse of the sa…
Investment firm acquires Center for Aquaculture Technologies 25 Apr 2019 The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has been acquired by Cuna Del Mar (CDM), a US-based aquaculture investment…
High hopes for new breed of grouper 24 Apr 2019 Malaysian scientists have developed a new breed of fish known as the echo grouper, which was created by backcrossing hyb…
How a Filipino scientist is making headlines by culturing marine herbivores 28 May 2019 Optimising the production of marine herbivores, such as rabbitfish, suggests the huge potential of sustainable aquacultu…
Portugal seeks to establish sardine aquaculture sector 3 May 2019 The Portuguese government has backed plans to establish a sardine aquaculture industry, following the collapse of the sa…
High hopes for new breed of grouper 24 Apr 2019 Malaysian scientists have developed a new breed of fish known as the echo grouper, which was created by backcrossing hyb…
Meet the author: Largemouth Bass Aquaculture 17 Apr 2019 Jim Tidwell, author of the book Largemouth Bass Aquaculture, which is published by 5m books in April, explains the appea…
Nigerians set for improved aquafeed and fingerling supplies 12 May 2021 An initiative to stabilise Nigeria’s aquaculture sector, following disruptions caused by Covid-19, has been launched by …
IFAD to fund catfish and tilapia hatcheries in Tanzania 12 May 2021 Production of catfish and tilapia in Tanzania is set to increase substantially, following the launch of a $77.4 million …
Getting the most out of Artemia in shrimp aquaculture 17 Mar 2021 Artemia are valuable as live feeds for the early life stages of shrimp. While they might be expensive, if used correctly…
Women in Aquaculture: Victoria Parks 15 Mar 2021 Through her own shellfish hatchery, Victoria Parks has been taking steps to support local clam growers in Florida and ma…
